The worst 2013 Honda VFR1200F problems
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Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 24V‑113.
Recall number 24V864000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: universal joint
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2010, 2012 and 2013 VFR1200F and VFR1200FD motorcycles. Manufacturing or assembly errors may result in the affected motorcycles having driveshaft universal joint bearings that may prematurely wear which can cause the universal joint to separate or break.
- Risk
- If the universal joint separates, the motorcycle would stall. If the universal joint breaks, it may interfere with the swing arm and lock the rear wheel. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will be notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2015, however parts may not be available until mid-2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑800‑999‑1009. Honda's number for this recall is JW2.
Recall number 15V821000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Honda VFR1200F 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer message - honda is launching a safety recall on the accessory rear trunk base for PCX125/150...
- Dealer message - on december 4TH, 2015 american honda posted service bulletin VFR1200F/fd #1 for 2010-2013...
- Honda is launching a safety recall of 20102013 VFR1200F/fd motorcycles for a potentially defective drive...
- Dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2010-2013 VFR1200F/fd motorcycles...
- Dealer message - honda is launching a safety recall of model year 2010 through 2013 VFR1200F/fd...
- Honda is launching a safety recall of 20102012 VFR1200F/fd motorcycles for a potentially defective drive...
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Is the 2013 Honda VFR1200F reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2013 Honda VFR1200F.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Honda VFR1200F?
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How many recalls does the 2013 Honda VFR1200F have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and power train.
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